Early Childhood Educator – Perm – St. Joseph, Gananoque

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

2755 Highway 43, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0

phone: 613-258-7757 toll free: 1-800-443-4562
hr@cdsbeo.on.ca

Posted on: December 23, 2022 at 12:30pm

CUPE#3581 – SL2022

Position: Early Childhood Educator – Permanent

Location: St. Joseph, Gananoque

Hours of work: 35 hours/week

Salary: $24.48/hour

Effective: Immediately

Note
The duration of the assignment is determined by the needs of the children. Please refer to the

attached job description for further information.

• Registration with the Ontario College of Childhood Educators.

• Experience working in an Early Learning Centre, Day Care and/or an Educational Center.

• Knowledge of Ministry of Education Full Day Early Learning and Kindergarten Program.

• Valid CPR and First Aid Certificate.

• Current Pastoral Letter of Reference from a Roman Catholic Priest.
  

Send application and curriculum vitae no later than:

Friday, December 30th, 2022 by 4:00pm

e-mail: hr@cdsbeo.on.ca | fax: (613) 258-3610

CDSBEO is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible and barrier-free workplace. If you will require an

accommodation during the job selection process, please let us know and we will work to meet your needs.

Susan Wilson Laurie Corrigan

Chair of the Board Director of Education

A. Job Identification:

Title: Early Childhood Educator

Immediate Supervisor: School Principal

B. Job Summary:
Under the direction of the School Principal the Early Childhood Educator will partner with the classroom teacher to

coordinate an early learning program within a classroom setting. The Early Childhood Educator will provide

supervision and age appropriate programming and collaborate in the design of the programs which will enhance

children’s cognitive, spiritual, physical and emotional development.

in literacy and cognition;

• Work in collaboration with the Kindergarten teacher to implement the curriculum to address children’s identified

needs, stages of development and interests;

• Plan programs and environments for play and activities that help children make developmental progress;

• Provide positive social and emotional experiences to strengthen skills such as sharing, problem solving and

collaboration;

• Observe and assess children’s progress and behavior;

• Provide supervision and age appropriate programming for groups of students as part of the extended day

program as required, this includes:

o Providing direction to assistant if present;

o Ensuring a healthy and safe environment for students, with diverse activities to engage students and build

on prosocial and language development;

o Maintaining all appropriate records for students (e.g. attendance, health, etc);

o Setting up the classroom (e.g. display, upkeep, organization of materials, etc);

o Maintaining a hygienic/safe environment;

• Report to parents and supervisors on children’s developmental progress within healthy, safe nurturing and

challenging play environments before and after school;

• Work collaboratively as a team with teachers and staff to deliver an Early Learning Program;

• Attend staff meetings and other professional development activities;

• Other related duties as assigned.

• Registration with the Ontario College of Childhood Educators;

• Experience working in an Early Learning Centre, Day Care and/or and Educational Center;

• Knowledge of Ministry of Education Full Day Early Learning and Kindergarten Program;

• Valid CPR and First Aid Certificate;

• Current Pastoral Letter of Reference from a Roman Catholic Priest;

• Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and the general public;

• Proven ability to follow directions, policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner;

• Understanding and commitment to confidentiality;

• Proven ability to deal with difficult situations and to take appropriate action in a stressful or emergency situations

according to policies and procedures;

• Ability to communicate in French, for Immersion schools, would be considered an asset;

• Experience planning and implementing age-appropriate programs;

• Basic computer skills, strong organization and time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines;